Becks Shepherd
Becks is a freelance journalist and writer with more than 7 years of experience in the field. She writes health and lifestyle content for a range of titles including Live Science, Top Ten Reviews, Tom’s Guide, Stylist, The Independent, and more. She also ghostwrites for a number of Physiotherapists and Osteopaths.
Health has been a big part of Becks’ lifestyle since time began. When she’s not writing about the topic of health, she’s in the gym learning new compound exercises. And when she’s not in the gym, she’s most probably reading.
Latest articles by Becks Shepherd
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If I were new to yoga, I’d do this expert's 20-minute class to build full-body flexibility
Yoga Boost your flexibility, learn the basics of breathwork and master these beginner poses
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The eight-minute morning Pilates workout everyone should do for full-body strength, according to an instructor
Pilates Get some movement in with this quick routine
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A yoga teacher says this five-minute stretch is all you need to maintain flexibility in your spine
Yoga Grab a mat and try these moves
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Six moves to master if you want to build upper body strength at home, according to a top fitness trainer
Workout Grab a pair of dumbbells and set aside 30 minutes
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I tried this yoga instructor's 25-minute detox flow to reduce my stress levels and I didn’t think it would be this effective
Yoga Goodbye tight back muscles, hello happy spine
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You only need 20 minutes and your body weight to build full-body strength at home
Workout Get stuck into this equipment-free session
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three mobility stretches you should do as soon as you wake up
Pilates This morning mobility sequence will help you start the day on the right foot
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Zero time to get your steps in? Hit 1,200 in 10 minutes with this HIIT walking workout
walking This low-impact walking routine can be done inside or out
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An expert trainer says this five-minute walking workout will boost your energy levels and help you bank up to 850 steps
Walking Try this quick indoor walking workout from behind your desk
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These three core exercises are a great defense against backache, according to this Pilates instructor
Workouts Beginner-friendly moves your core will thank you for
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These five mobility moves are the secret to happy hips, according to a yoga instructor
yoga Unlock hip mobility with this simple five-move stretching routine
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Forget the gym—this 30-minute walking workout will help you clock up 6,000 steps and boost your cardio
walking All you need is a bit of floor space to get started
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This trainer's treadmill walking workout will help you clock up 3,500 steps and boost your cardio fitness in just 30 minutes
walking Turn up the intensity of your walking workout by adding some incline
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Forget the gym—boost your cardio fitness with this 15-minute, low-impact walking workout
walking Get a quick cardio boost with this trainer's 15-minute walking workout
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This Peloton instructor's 10-minute walking workout will increase your step count and boost your cardio
Walking Strap on your sneakers and do this quick cardio blast
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I tried this 5,000-step walking workout with over one million views—here’s how many steps I actually took, according to my Apple Watch
Walking No jumping and no repeats, this at-home cardio workout got my heart racing
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A Pilates instructor says this 20-minute workout will strengthen your hips and boost flexibility
Pilates Goodbye achy hips; hello stronger, more flexible body
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I tried this expert’s somatic Pilates routine and it released tension and boosted my energy levels in just 10 minutes
Pilates I focused on how my body felt, not looked
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Tight hips? A personal trainer reveals her four favorite moves for reducing tension in under five minutes
Mobility Reverse the damage of too much sitting with this short mobility stretch
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A physical therapist says doing these five stretches every morning "will make you feel 10 years younger"
Stretches These stretches are simple, effective, and can be completed in just five minutes
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I meditated for 10 minutes before bed every day for a week—here’s what happened
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A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she recommends doing to "promote a healthy spine"
Pilates We asked experts how to perfect the move and how often it should be done
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I’ve practiced Pilates every week for the past year—here’s how it’s improved my health and wellbeing
Pilates From a stronger core to increased flexibility—is there anything Pilates can’t do?
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Experts say silent walking can "supercharge your wellbeing"—I tried it every day for a week and here’s what happened
Walking Walking without distractions was the mental rest my mind needed
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